John Hodson presenting the Trophy to Mick Stokes, Captain of Swavesey

David Hodson Memorial Trophy

The David Hodson Memorial Trophy competition took place on the Village Green on the 20th, 21st and 24th of August 2001.

In the first semi-final, Cottenham defeated Over and in the second semi- final Willingham were beaten by Swavesey.

In the Final, Swavesey were the victors by a 2-1 result, the winning goal being scored in the last five minutes. This is the first time that Swavesey has won the Trophy.

The competition as a whole was very good with excellent contributions from all the teams. The three matches were very well supported and as a result we were able to forward a cheque to the National Asthma Campaign for £600.

On behalf of the committee, I would like thank all of our sponsors and everyone who helped and supported us in any way for making this a successful occasion.

John Hodson

SWAVESEY INSTITUTE FOOTBALL CLUB

The first team continued their good pre-season in the league form remaining undefeated until mid October when two successive defeats halted their promising run. The reserves stuttered in their early competitive games failing to register a win in the first four leagues and cup games, however a remarkable turnaround in October saw the first two victories of the season being recorded in a convincing fashion.

RESULTS (UP TO AND INCLUDING 20th OCT):-

FIRST TEAM
v. Warboys Town Reserves (A) Drew 2-2 (Simon Denston (2))
v. Willingham (H) Won 2-0 (Damien Blake, Martin Williams)
v. Histon "A"(H) Drew 1-1(Damien Blake)
v. Fulbourn Hospital (H) Won 1-0 (Damien Blake)
v. Stretham Hotspurs (A) Lost 1-4 (Shaun Land)
v. Waterbeach Res (H) Lost 0-2.

RESERVES
v. Willingham Reserves (H) Lost 0-1
v.Houghton & Wyton (A) Drew 2-2 (Kevin Wolfe, Neil Hodson)
v. Park Rangers (H) (Cup Match) Lost 1-3 (Graham Harrower)
v. Witchford 96 (A) (Cup Match) Lost 1-2 (Paul Coulson)
v. Pymore (H) Won 6-1 (Paul Coulson (4), Dean Pettingel (2))
v. Earith Utd Res (A) Won 8-0 Paul Coulson (3), Chris Little (2), Ben Robinson (2), Neil Hodson)

Fixtures:- First Team Reserves
1 Dec Cup Mach (TBC) The Vine Res (A)
8 Dec Soham Utd (A) Sutton Utd Res (H)
15 Dec Willingham (A) Bluntisham Rangers "A"(H)
22 Dec Warboys Town Res (H) No Game
29 Dec Histon"A" (A) Houghton & Wyton (H)
5 Jan Buckden (H) Bluntisham Rangers"A" (H)
12 Jan Cup Match (TBC) Littleport Town"A" (H)
19 Jan Over Sports Res (A) Huntingdon Town"A (A)
26 Jan Cup Match (TBC) No Game

TRAINING AND NEW PLAYERS
Anyone interested in playing for the club should contact Phil Baines on 01954 200377 or come along to training at 20.00 on Tuesday nights on the astroturf at Over Community Centre.

OVER 35s
Any "veteran" interested in playing for the team should contact Jerry Ladell on 01954 201018.

SPONSORSHIP
Any Business that would like to sponsor the club should contact Jim Foster on 01954 232842. New sponsors of the club since the last edition of the Meridian are Tony Fielding Heating& Plumbing (01954 230467) and Nationwide Autoglazing (0800 181112).

SOCIAL EVENTS
The club would like to thank all residents who enjoyed the successful "schooldays" Fancy Dress Disco at Swavesey Village College on Saturday 20th October.
We would like to apologise to anybody inconvenienced by the late change of date, which was necessary to avoid clashing with a PTA event.

Library News

It only took a year! But we've finally got our new computers installed and in use. The computers in the children's library have special children's websites for play and for homework and are proving to be very popular.

At the beginning of October we had two classes, Years 1 and 2, from Swavesey Primary School come to visit. The children were shown how to use the library and its facilities as well as having a storytime. Everyone was invited to take a book home with them and their response was very enthusiastic.

For "Family Learning Weekend" this year, we invited Ben Robinson, from Swavesey Primary School's Year 6, to become a librarian for the day. Ben had a super time learning about all the things librarians do and especially the excitement of stamping the books! Also on that same morning we were visited by Smoulder the Dragon and Lady Guinevere from the cast of RADSOC's pantomime, King Arthur, both of whom greatly delighted everyone with their charm and humour. Opening times are as followed:

Day of the Week
Time Open
Tuesday & Wednesday
6.00 PM - 8.00 PM
Thursday & Friday
2.30 PM - 5.00 PM
Saturday
10.00 AM - 12 Noon

Clubs In & Around Swavesey

Adult English & Maths Workshop An informal group for adults wanting to improve their English or Maths. Ring (01954 230373) for details.
Baby Sitting Circle More information available from Karen Macginley (01954 232091); Linda Pallister (01954 200603) or Helen Reeve (01954 203050)
Bar Hill Rainbow Guides Meet every Tuesday during term time, 6.00-7.00pm in the Studio, Bar Hill School (01954 202846).
Basketball Club Meet every Wednesday 8.00-9.30pm, Sports Hall, SVC.
Bell Ringers Practice night Tuesdays, 7.30-9.00pm at St Andrew's Church. New ringers of all ages welcome. Contact Tower Secretary on (01954 231433) for details.
Book Club Meets approximately every six weeks at members' houses. Contact Sarah Herring on (01954 200615).
Swavesey District Bridleway Association A liaison group representing local horse riders whose main aim is to protect existing and create safe new horse riding links between all local villages. New members welcome. Regular Newsletter/Social events calendar. Please contact Sue Rogers (01954 232758) for more details.
British Legion For information contact:-
Chairman: Bob Stone (01954 202276); Branch Secretary: Clive Hines (01954 232428) or Membership Secretary: Bill Smart (01954 203446).
Longstanton Floral Group Meet fortnightly on a Thursday, 8.00pm, Over Methodist Church Hall. (01954 231785)
Meridian Women's Club The club meets every fortnight on Wednesdays in the Memorial Hall, Swavesey, at 8.00pm. New members always welcome, why not come to one of our meetings and have a relaxing convivial evening followed by a cup of tea/coffee. (01954 230306)
OWLS Holiday Club The OWLS Holiday Club (covering Over, Willingham, Longstanton and Swavesey) runs at half terms and in school holidays, for children aged 4-12 years. Meets 8am-6pm at the Youth Centre, SVC. Contact Pat O'Neil (01954 232171) for details.
Pre-School Playgroup Meets every morning during term-time in the Youth Centre, SVC, from 9.15am-11.45am. Please contact Cathy Dennis on (01954 203039) for further information.
Swavesey & District History Society Meet every third Tuesday in the month, 7.30pm, Lecture Room, SVC. (01954 231725)
Swavesey Body Walking Meet every Saturday at 9.00am in Market Street, contact Marie Hatton on (01954 232922) for details.
Swavesey Camera Club Meet every Thursday, 7.30-9.30pm, Lecture Room, SVC. Non-members welcome (£2.00 charge). For further details ring (01954 230414).
Swavesey Football Club Training Tuesdays and Thursdays 7.00pm at the Green during July, August and September. Contact Phil Baines, 1st Team Manager, on (01954 200377).
1st Swavesey Girls Brigade Meet every Monday at the Bethel Baptist Church. Explorers age 5 to 8 years, 6.00-7.00pm; Juniors age 8 to 11, 7.00-8.30pm; Seniors age 11-14, 7.00-8.30pm; Brigadiers age 14 onwards, 7.00-8.30pm. Contact Captain Wendy Sneed on (01954 230677)
Swavesey Kids Club Provides play and activities for children aged 4-11 years. After School Club meets 3.15-6.00pm weekdays in term time at the Youth Centre, SVC. Children are collected from Swavesey Primary School. Contact Cheryl Barker on (01954 230183). Breakfast Club meets from 8.00am (7.30am by arrangement) at the Memorial Hall with breakfast available until 8.20am. Children are walked to school in time for the bell. Contact Lesley Ladell on (01954 201018. For general enquiries about the Club contact Helen Sargan on (01954 232253).
Swavesey Over Fifties Club Meet every other Friday, 2.30-4.00pm, Memorial Hall. New members welcome. Secretary - Mrs Ruth Lorman on (01954 232226) for more details
Swavesey RADSoc Friendly local drama group staging two or three productions a year. New members always welcome. Contacts: Janet (01954 230871) or Bob (01954 201291)
1st Swavesey (St Andrews) Brownie Guides Meet every Wednesday, 6.00-7.30pm, in the Memorial Hall. Cheryl Barker (01954 202384).
1st Swavesey Sea Scouts Meet on Friday evenings, 7.30-9.30pm, at the Scout Hut. For information contact Troop Leader Andy Batey (01954 789866).
Swavesey Tiddler Group Meet every Friday during school term time 10.00-11.30am at the Memorial Hall. For the 0-2 year olds (with older siblings welcome) and parents/carers. (01954 232899).
Swavesey Toddler Group Meet every Tuesday during school term time, 1.30-3.00pm, Memorial Hall. (01954 232899).
Swavesey V.C. Youth Club Open most Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Programme on Youth Club activities available from the Community Office or Youth Club. (01954 230373).
Swavesey W.I. Meet every second Monday in the month, 7.30pm, Memorial Hall. For further information contact Carol Shaw. (01954 230470).
Swavesey Young Farmers Meet every Tuesday, 7.30pm, Room 7, SVC. (01954 203035).
Wildlife Trust Swavesey Area Group Meet every third Monday in the month, 7.30pm, SVC. (01954 203035).
Willow Luncheon Club Meet every Friday from 11.30am, Bethel Baptist Church. (01954 231863)